Title
Police Low-Velocity De-escalation Delivery Systems
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of low-velocity de-escalation delivery systems by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Lawmen’s Distribution, LLC for the purchase of low-velocity de-escalation delivery systems for the term of one year, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Johnny Jennings, Police
Julie Barry, Police
Steven Winterhalter, Police
Sole Source Exemption
§ NC General Statute Section 143-129(e)(6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply when:
- Performance or price competition are not available;
- A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or
- Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract because the needed product is only available through one distributor in North Carolina.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ These low-velocity, de-escalation delivery systems discharge projectiles that can be used by Police in high-risk situations to preserve life.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $55,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A, Appendix 1, Section27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Police Operating Budget